Probst Motorsports - Press Release 5/03/07

New Lenox, IL (November 8, 2007) – Probst Motorsports, thanks to the support of UWELD Components, made the tow to Primm, Nevada with the team’s Pro-Lite Nissan Frontier. The driver Jon Probst was looking to gain valuable experience in the most competitive division in professional short course off-road racing, as well as promote the team’s season ending sponsor UWELD.

The track at Las Vegas International Off-Road Raceway gave CORR competitors new challenges including a huge table top, a serious section of whoops through the infield, and a step up jump at the end of the front straightaway. The four turns on the track were all different in size, had CORR’s signature banking allowing for non-stop action.

The transporter carrying the race truck arrived late of Friday, causing Jon Probst to miss the first two practice sessions and the qualifying session. Undaunted Jon, along with the crew from Probst Motorsports, Kevin, Woody, Tim and Steve, prepped the truck and had Jon out for the final practice session Saturday morning.

Saturday - Round 15
The twenty six truck field had Jon Probst and his #5 UWELD Fox Shox Toyo Tires Nissan Frontier starting in row thirteen. With Kevin, his uncle, on the radio, the #5 UWELD Nissan went to work. Every lap saw Jon getting more comfortable with the track. At the mandatory caution, Jon made moved up eleven positions into fifteen place. The final six laps the UWELD Nissan continued to impress as Jon picked up three more positions to finish in twelfth place.

“I think for not having much practice on the track, we came out alright today,” commented Jon Probst. “The Toyo Tires really put the Nissan power to the ground. It’s amazing how rough turn four got as the run went on. The Fox Shox took everything the track threw at the truck. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s race.”

Sunday – Round 16
The morning qualifying session put Jon Probst, seventeen on the starting grid.

The day ended for Jon at the starting grid. The truck would not fire when it was time for the PRO-Lite to leave the staging area. Unfortunately the team didn’t have enough time to correct the problem and get the UWELD Nissan on the starting grid. Back at the pits, a defective alternator had run down the charging system, not allowing the engine to fire.

“With the better starting position, I hoped we could run closer to the front today,” commented Jon Probst. “We came out here without all our spares and it bit us. We did accomplish the other goal the team had this weekend. We put the UWELD name and product front and center on the West Coast. Thanks again to Rick Snell and Erik Shallbetter for giving us the opportunity to race and to represent their company.”

The team would like to say thank you to all the fans and supporters who came to see us all season and helped us make the 2007 season a good and fun season. We are looking forward to 2008 and beyond with all our sponsors and friends.

See you in 2008!

SIMPLY WOW www.simplywow.com
JMR Manufacturing www.jmrmfg.com
Toyo Tires www.toyo.com
FOX Racing Shox www.foxracingshox.com
Craftsman Professional Tools www.craftsman.com
Nissan North America www.nissanusa.com
MSD Ignitions www.msdignition.com
FelPro www.federal-mogul.com
KMC Wheels www.kmcwheels.com
UWeld www.uweld.com
Ringers Gloves/Pit Boots www.ringersgloves.com
K&N Filters www.knfilter.com
Phil’s Inc and MT Graphics www.philsinc.com
Whitaker Insurance
Lucas Oil Products www.lucasoil.com
Hypercoils www.hypercoils.com
Indicom Electric Company www.indicomelectricco.com
Timkin Bearings
US Army www.armystrong.com